7 December 2024 11:12
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Why do I need to increase GABA before a trip session and how do I do that?
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15 April 2025 10:08
Increasing GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) before a trip session is important because GABA is an inhibitory neurotransmitter that helps reduce anxiety and promote relaxation. A disturbed balance between GABA and like glutamate can contribute to anxiety symptoms and the risk of a bad trip increase. By increasing GABA levels in the brain, a calming effect can be achieved, which increases the likelihood of a positive psychedelic experience.
There are several ways to increase GABA:
- Power supplyConsuming foods rich in GABA or its building blocks can help. Examples of such foods include fatty fish, broccoli, bananas, almonds, walnuts, spinach, and whole-grain products. A varied diet low in sugar and high in protein can also contribute to healthy GABA production.
- SupplementsTemporary GABA supplementation can be a good start. Supplements such as GABA itself, vitamin B complex, magnesium, and protein powder can help increase GABA levels, especially if protein intake is low.
- ActivitiesCertain activities can also stimulate GABA production. Cuddling, making music, dancing, walking in nature, and meditation are examples of activities that can contribute to increased GABA production.
NB: Combining GABA supplements with certain medications, such as benzodiazepines or alcohol, is not recommended. It is always wise to consult a professional before starting supplementation or making significant changes to your diet.
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15 April 2025 10:10
Increasing GABA Taking GABA before a psychedelic session is a smart and effective way to increase the chance of a calm, positive experience. At Triptherapie, this is included in the preparation as standard, because the balance between GABA and glutamate has a major influence on how you experience a trip.
Why increase GABA?
GABA is the most important inhibitory neurotransmitter in your brain. It helps to dampen overstimulation, reduce anxiety, and promote inner peace. During a psychedelic experience, in which your brain activity is significantly stimulated, sufficient GABA is essential to manage that stimulus processing effectively. Too little GABA leads to increased glutamate activity — and that is precisely the mechanism behind many bad trips: anxiety, panic, and mental overwhelm.
How do you increase GABA naturally?
At Triptherapie, we work with a combination of nutrition, supplements, and lifestyle interventions. Examples include:
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Diet rich in GABA-supporting substances, such as broccoli, spinach, sweet potato, and walnuts.
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Supplements such as GABA itself, L-theanine, magnesium, and taurine. These can directly or indirectly increase GABA activity.
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Mindfulness, meditation and breathing exercises, which stimulate the natural production of GABA.
In the blog about lifestyle coaching and psychedelic therapy It is explained how adjustments in diet and stress management ensure a better neurotransmitter balance even before the session.
Personalized, tailored guidance
Via the intake of Triptherapie Your neurochemistry, lifestyle, and goals are mapped out. This provides you with a personalized plan to increase your GABA, tailored to your situation — and significantly reduce the chance of a negative experience.